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Why are Surya Vamsha and Chandra Vamsha called so?

The Surya Vamsha (Solar Dynasty) and Chandra Vamsha (Lunar Dynasty) are named after their divine progenitors, Surya (the Sun God) and Chandra (the Moon God), respectively. The Surya Vamsha traces its lineage to Ikshvaku and includes notable kings like Rama, symbolizing radiance and sovereignty. The Chandra Vamsha traces its lineage to Pururavas, son of Chandra, and includes figures like Krishna, symbolizing tranquility and the cyclical nature of time. These associations highlight the divine origins and cultural significance of these dynasties in ancient Indian traditions.

Which are the Divya Desams connected to Kulasekara Alwar?

1.Tiruvarangam 2.Tiruk Kanna Puram 3.Tiru Chitra Koodam 4.Tiru Vittuvak Kodu 5.Tiru Venkadam 6.Tiru Ayodhya 7.Tiru Paar Kadal.

चेतः श्रीबालकृष्णं भज रे चिन्तितार्थप्रदचरणारविन्दं मुकुन्दम् नूतननीरदसदृशशरीरं नन्दकिशोरम् पीतवसनधरं कम्बुकन्धरं गिरिधरम् पूतनादिसंहारं पुरुषोत्तमावतारम् शीतलहृदयविहारं श्रीरुक्मिणीदारम् नवनीतगन�....